Graduate Planner - Borehamwood & South East - 2027

You’ll support the planning and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South East, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Borehamwood. Using industry-standard planning tools such as Primavera P6, you'll help develop and maintain project programmes, supporting the successful delivery of projects including treatment facilities, pumping stations, network upgrades and other critical water infrastructure.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site personnel to monitor progress, identify risks, track key milestones and support reporting. The role will involve regular travel to project sites across the South East, giving you valuable insight into how major infrastructure projects are delivered in practice.

As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility for project planning activities, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule while developing a strong foundation for a career in project controls and planning. Graduates who are passionate about project planning and want to play a key role in delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

You'll be analytical, organised and detail-oriented, with a natural ability to manage information, solve problems and think ahead. An interest in project controls, scheduling and infrastructure delivery will help you thrive in this role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, interpreting data and helping teams achieve project objectives.

You'll be keen to develop your planning, stakeholder management and reporting skills while working closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and site personnel to support the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. You'll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations driving licence is essential before starting the role. Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment.

We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.